Fisheries Officer (2 Posts)

The Fisheries Officer role (2 Posts) within the County Government of Kitui is a permanent and pensionable position responsible for executing technical duties related to the management, conservation, and development of fisheries resources in the county.

Salary and Terms of Service

• Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointed officers will be required to perform the following duties:

1. Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers.
2. Analysing fisheries data and preparing reports.
3. Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources.
4. Undertaking fisheries extension activities.
5. Maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries.
6. Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms.
7. Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must possess the following qualifications:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• A Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.